In 1863 George Baillie deposited his life savings of £18,000 with the Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow. He hoped this bequest would provide for one or more libraries or schools, reflecting his lifelong interest in education.
The money was to accumulate until 1884, when it was worth about £36,000. This sum was then used to open a Free Reference Library in 1887 at 48 Miller Street with an initial stock of 4,000 volumes.
Taken from Glasgow Corporation website
The Library
In 1863 George Baillie deposited his life savings of £18,000 with the Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow. He hoped this bequest would provide for one or more libraries or schools, reflecting his lifelong interest in education.The money was to accumulate until 1884, when it was worth about £36,000. This sum was then used to open a Free Reference Library in 1887 at 48 Miller Street with an initial stock of 4,000 volumes.
Taken from Glasgow Corporation website